Illinois Governor Arrested

. . .Obama is the only guy that had the power to give Blagojevich what people are accusing him of wanting to get out of the deal.

okie wrote:

. . .Obama is the only guy that had the power to give Blagojevich what people are accusing him of wanting to get out of the deal.

No he's not. Plain and simply, Blago wanted money for picking Obama's replacement. Obama isn't the only politician, or Illinoisan for that matter, with money.

Really? What stuff? Be specific.

You are correct, Parados, I mis-spoke, the entire scandal is not linked to Obama, only part of it. As I have said numerous times, Obama may be innocent, or he may be only guilty of knowing more about this than he admits, which is what I suspect, but indications are that he did not participate in any pay for play scheme. But I do not honestly know, but one thing I do know, Obama has not been entirely forthcoming and open to clearing up the suspicions, so I along with the entire country will continue to follow the story, I am not going to give a pass to Obama.

okie wrote:

You are correct, Parados, I mis-spoke, the entire scandal is not linked to Obama, only part of it. As I have said numerous times, Obama may be innocent, or he may be only guilty of knowing more about this than he admits, which is what I suspect, but indications are that he did not participate in any pay for play scheme. But I do not honestly know, but one thing I do know, Obama has not been entirely forthcoming and open to clearing up the suspicions, so I along with the entire country will continue to follow the story, I am not going to give a pass to Obama.

That is the perfect example of okie speak.

I don't know what is true but because he hasn't told what I think is true he therefore might be guilty.

What facts do you have that makes you think he hasn't been forthcoming other than your "suspicions?"

Senate Democrats' letter on Obama replacement
(The Associated Press, December 30, 2008)

The text of the letter released Tuesday by the Democratic leadership in the Senate in which Democrats say they will not seat anyone Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appoints to the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Blagojevich was expected to nominate Roland Burris, former attorney general of Illinois:

Quote:

It is truly regrettable that despite warning from all 50 Democratic senators and public officials throughout Illinois, Gov. Blagojevich would take the imprudent step of appointing someone to the United States Senate who would serve under a shadow and be plagued by questions of impropriety. We say this without prejudice toward Roland Burris's ability, and we respect his years of public service. But this is not about Mr. Burris; it is about the integrity of a governor accused of attempting to sell this United States Senate seat. Under these circumstances, anyone appointed by Gov. Blagojevich cannot be an effective representative of the people of Illinois and, as we have said, will not be seated by the Democratic Caucus.

Next week we will start one of the most important debates of the year outlining an economic recovery plan to create jobs and invest in America. And in the coming weeks, we will be working to protect homeowners and consumers, make America more energy independent, strengthen our national security, and improve health care and educational opportunities. There is much work to do and a lot at stake. It is thus critical that Illinois and every other state have two seated senators without delay.

We again urge Gov. Blagojevich to not make this appointment. It is unfair to Mr. Burris, it is unfair to the people of Illinois and it will ultimately not stand. The governor must put the interests of the people of Illinois and all Americans first by stepping aside now and letting his successor appoint someone who we will seat.